Winter 2025 Update:
- Broken Wheel Campground is available for reservations. Reserve and pay for sites online or call 1-888-922-6743. The Equestrian Campground is still first-come first-serve through the self-pay tube at the Visitor Center. Eagle Cove Campground is closed for construction until April 17 but will be available for reservations during spring break between March 14 and March 31.
- The park has been winterized. Potable water is available at the Equestrian campground. Vault toilets are available throughout the park.
- Sand board rentals are available at the Visitor Center. Due to limited staffing in the off season, please call ahead to verify the center’s hours of operation.
- The Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee is required for park entry. It is the responsibility of the driver to bring cash or check as the Visitor Center and Entrance Kiosk hours vary. Failure to pay the MVEF will result in Citation or Surcharge (IDAPA 26.01.20).
Please note: UAV/Drone use is only permitted in the designated UAV area (contact the park for location). Flight outside of the designated is strictly prohibited.
The park has day use areas, including the dunes, which are only open to the public from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please refer to IDAPA code 26.01.20.
Sandboarding is a fun and unique way to experience the dunes. Board rentals are available at the park Visitor Center daily, $15 for one board or $25 for two. There are two styles available for rent-stand up and sled.
***Must be 18 or older to rent boards.
Know before you go. Call the Visitor Center for office hours, especially during off season. 208-366-7919
Board rentals are stopped for the day when:
- Board rentals are stopped for the day at 3:00 pm
- Board rentals are stopped when air temperature reaches 80° at the park
- Boards must be returned by 4:00 pm
- No refunds on board rentals.
- No overnight board rentals.
Current Conditions
Address: 27608 Sand Dunes Rd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Phone: (208) 366-7919
Hours of Operation: Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
